Taupo

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Flat6fSoft

Verdict

BORN TO BE ROYAL (5) is a promising filly who faced a stronger field in her last race on March 29, finishing seventh behind La Dorada over 1400m in the G1 Manawatu Sires Produce at Trentham. She was runner-up at G2 level before that and is the one to beat fresh up in maiden company. CURZON PARK (1) resumed from a spell and was close to the winner, finishing fourth over 1200m at Te Rapa. He strips fitter and should be positioned just behind the leaders, making him a strong each-way chance here. MAGIC CARPET (2) impressed on debut, finishing third over 1200m at Te Rapa in a tougher race. With a favourable draw, he’s likely to be in the mix. ORATIA BEAUTY (6) returned from a break two weeks ago, finishing fourth over 1200m at Ruakaka. She’s fitter now and should be more competitive this time. DANCE THE NIGHT (8) will be making her debut after being placed in all 3 of her public trials. Let the market be your best guide.

5. Born To Be Royal
1. Curzon Park
2. Magic Carpet

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5. 5. Born To Be Royal
J: OPIE BOSSONT: MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
F: 237x
Price History:
2.63
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
172
Verdict
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Trentham in the G1 Mnwt Sires Prod March 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind La Dorada carrying 55kg at $25.40. On debut second in a small field at Matamata January 22 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind In Haste with 55.5kg at $2.80. Expected to feature.
2. 2. Magic Carpet
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
At debut, 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Quantum Legend with 57.5kg at $19.80. Can open his account.
6. 6. Oratia Beauty
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 2x4
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Moneypenny with 53.5kg at $11.50. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Transcend carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
4. 4. Kygo Star
J: TAYLA MITCHELLT: CHAD ORMSBY
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Gelding by Wootton Bassett on debut. Won trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on August 19. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.
1. 1. Curzon Park
J: WIREMU PINNT: GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
F: x80x4
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema Stks on March 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 57kg at $84. Has drawn wide but is likely to feature.
8. 8. Dance The Night
J: GEORGE ROOKET: ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Filly by Almanzor facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Worth considering.
7. 7. Rumours
J: SAM WEATHERLEYT: DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY
F: 6
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
At debut, 6th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Quantum Legend with 55.5kg at $11.30. Will be there at the business end.
10. 10. Licorice
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: DANICA GUY
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Filly by Savabeel making her first appearance. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 800m on September 11. Capable of a solid performance.
3. 3. Los Santos
J: JOE DOYLET: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 4x9
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Third race start. First start second last in a small field at Matamata on January 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind In Haste with 57.5kg at $11.20. Returned from break second last of 10 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Mista Stitch carrying 56kg at $21.10. Fitter and is worth including.

Non-Runners

11. Matua Miss
J: MASAHIRO HASHIZUMET: KELLY VAN DYK
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Filly by North Pacific making her first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Tough assignment.
9. 9. Galeforce
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: DANICA GUY
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ardrossan out of Miss Adventure. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1100m at Ellerslie June 9. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
12. 12. Singe
J: JACK TAPLINT: PAUL MIRABELLI
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Filly by U S Navy Flag on debut. Finished eighth in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on August 26. Looks tested in this line-up.

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